Islamabad magistrate issues arrest warrant for Imran Khan

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Islamabad magistrate issues arrest warrant for Imran Khan

Islamabad Magistrate issued an arrest warrant for PTI Chairman Khan.

The arrest warrant was issued by a magistrate of Islamabad’s Margalla Police Station in the case registered on 20 against the PTI chief for issuing threats against Additional District and Sessions Judge Zeba Chaudhry august.

The FIR includes four sections associated with Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), including 506 (punishment for unlawful intimidation), 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace), 189 (danger of injury to public servant), and 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by general public servant).

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The former minister that is prime facing contempt charges for his controversial remarks concerning the female judge during a rally in Islamabad on August 20.

Also Read: https://rockedge.pk/blog/politics/ex-pm-imran-khan-arrives-court-to-personally-apologise-to-judge-ahead-of-ihc-hearing/

The court has issued an arrest warrant for Khan because of their non-appearance in court. The arrest warrants had been issued hours after he submitted to your Islamabad High Court an affidavit in a contempt case against him, saying he had realised he “might have crossed a line” in his criticism of Chaudhry and was ready to apologise to her “if she got an impression” that he had crossed a line.

PTI’s response

After the issuance of the warrant, PTI leader Asad Umar warned federal government not to arrest Imran Khan, saying that they will “regret” if the decision.

Former information minister Fawad Chaudhry said that the issuance of a warrant in such a “weak” case was pointless.

“A circus is created within the media by issuing warrants over pointless legal clauses and a case that is foolish was not needed,” he added.

 

Pakistan’s Railway nationwide operation will resume from tomorrow.

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Pakistan’s Railway nationwide operation will resume from tomorrow.

Pakistan Railways to resume train services in phases on 2nd October.

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The decision was made at a meeting that is virtual by Federal Minister for Railways, Khawaja Saad Rafique, on Friday.

October according to the Minister, two trains that were initially restored to Rohri will now be operated to Karachi, while Khyber Mail and Rehman Baba Express will begin operations on 2.

Further, Minister
Moreover, the Minister detailed that the Karakoram Express, Karachi Express, and Pak Business Express will resume their operations on 5 October, Wednesday, with an trip that is average of 22 hours between Karachi and Lahore, and added that all trains will have additional coaches.

He further noted that the trip duration will be reassessed after 30 days as it shall be gradually reduced.

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PR authorities made a hint last month that flood-damaged tracks will be repaired by September 29. According to them, reservations for the routes to Karachi and Lahore will also open up soon.

It is worth mentioning that the train service was severely disrupted by the floods that swept over the country, destroying roads that are several bridges, and railway lines.

Imran Khan, arrives court to personally apologise to judge Zeba

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Imran Khan, arrives court to personally apologise to judge Zeba
ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman Imran Khan Friday personally went to further district and sessions judge Zeba Chaudhry’s courtroom to apologise ahead of hearing of the contempt case in the Islamabad High Court (IHC).

Imran had threatened the female judge during a rally in Islamabad on August 20 for which he was going through contempt charges. In the final hearing at the IHC, Khan tendered an apology and confirmed a willingness to apologise to the judge.

When Imran Khan reached the court, the judge wasn’t current in the chambers as she was on leave.

“I’ve come to apologise to judicial magistrate Zeba Chaudhry,” Imran Khan told the court reader. He requested the reader to stay witness for his appearance in her court to offer an apology.

“You must tell Madam Zeba Chaudhry that Imran Khan had visited and wanted to apologise if any of his words hurt her sentiments,” he informed the reader earlier than leaving.

IHC hearing

On September 22, the date mounted for Khan’s indictment, the PTI chairman finally apologised to the IHC.

A bench that is five-member IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri and Justice Babar Sattar heard the situation.

“I apologise if I crossed any line. It won’t happen again. I never meant to hurt the sentiments of the court,” Khan mentioned whereas assuring the court of never committing “such an act once more.”

He had additionally requested the court to allow him to apologise to Judge Zeba Chaudhry.

At this, IHC Chief Justice Minallah said that the court isn’t framing charges against Khan today and postponed the indictment until October 3.

“The court values your statement given before the court. You understood the gravity of your statement, we appreciate that,” IHC CJ Minallah had said.

The court directed Khan to submit an affidavit regarding his assertion by Sept 29 and said that the case could be proceeded further in the light of it (affidavit).

The case

The PTI chairman had staged a rally in the federal capital on August 20 to express solidarity together with his chief of workers Shahbaz Gill after claims of torture inflicted on him in custody.

He warned the Islamabad inspector-general police and deputy inspector-general police that he would “not spare” them, vowing to file instances towards them for subjecting Gill to alleged inhuman torture.

Turning his guns towards the additional sessions judge, who sent Gill on physical remand on the police’s request, Imran Khan then mentioned she the judge should brace herself for penalties.

The IHC had earlier opted to indict Khan after deeming his earlier response at the most recent hearing on September 8 as “unsatisfactory” since he had not submitted an unequivocal apology.

In his first response to the IHC’s show-cause notice in the case, the PTI chairman did not apologise, offering, nonetheless, to withdraw his remarks “if they have been inappropriate”.

In his second response, which was a 19-page-long document, the PTI chairman seemingly opted to inform the court that it should discharge the discover based on his explanation and follow the Islamic principles of forgiveness.

However, in both responses, the PTI chairman didn’t offer an unconditional apology, which ultimately led to the court taking the decision regardless of amici curiae suggesting that the former prime minister be forgiven.

State Bank of Pakistan has issued an Rs.75 memorial Note.

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State Bank of Pakistan has issued an Rs.75 memorial Note.

State Bank of Pakistan has issued an Rs.75 memorial Note

 State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a banknote memorial on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Pakistan’s independence.

External Relations Department ERD /M&PRD/PR/01/2022-110 29, 2022 SBP issues memorial Banknote to mark 75 years of Pakistan’s Independence September.

Design of the note.


The design of this memorial banknote was unveiled on August 14, 2022, during a ceremony at SBP headquarters, in Karachi.

The banknote that is memorial be available for the general public from SBP BSC offices and Commercial Banks’ branches from today.

According to act.


This banknote may be used in all transactions throughout Pakistan and is acceptable as legal money under Section 25 of the SBP Act of 1956.

This is the second banknote that is memorial by SBP after the issuance of the first commemorative note issued to mark the fifty years of independence of the country in 1997.

Theme.

The themes and concepts for both the obverse and reverse sides of the banknote were develop by SBP and artists are local.

Tribute.

As a result, the Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah,  Dr.Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah, and Sir Syed Ahmed Khan are all represented on the banknote’s obverse.

The banknote was issue as to tribute those who contributed to Pakistan’s creation.

The note is issue to honor those who give awareness about the harm that climate change is happening to the environment.

Highlight.

The images of the national animal Markhor and the tree that is national on the reverse also highlight the danger of extinction of such species and the need to preserve them.

The reverse of the banknote highlights our commitment that is national toward change and its repercussions for Pakistan, which has gained added urgency in light of unprecedented loss caused by the recent torrential rains and flooding in large parts of Pakistan.

Watch video.

Visit https://www.sbp.org.pk/finance/Pak-75Rupees.asp to watch an interactive video.

AIOU Invites Applications for Positions as Tutors and Resource People

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AIOU Invites Applications for Positions as Tutors and Resource People

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU)  For the positions of part-time tutors/resource people, has issued an invitation to highly qualified academics with expertise and motivation to apply.

Here is all the information you require regarding the instructors and resource person roles at AIOU:

Eligibility Criteria

Program Qualification Experience Required
Matric/SSC Minimum 2nd Class Masters Degree Govt. teachers in BPS 16 and above: at least two years of teaching experienceGovt. teachers in BPS 11 to 15: three years post qualification experience

Teachers working private qualification: five years post qualification teaching experience

Teachers working in the reputed large school network, affiliated colleges with Board/Universities, and degree awarding institutions: two years post qualification experience

Visiting faculty members of universities: one-year post qualification teaching experience

MPhil and Ph.D. and degree holders: no teaching experience required

 
Intermediate/HSSC Minimum 2nd Class Masters Degree in relevant subject associate associate associate
Associate Degree Minimum 2nd Class Masters Degree in relevant subject matter masters masters
Masters/BS (4 years) Minimum 2nd Class Masters Degree in relevant subject preferably having an MPhil/Ph.D. degree
BEd (1.5, 2.5, and 4 years) and ADE Minimum 2nd Class MA Education/MEd
PhD, MPhil/MS PhD in the relevant subject

 

How to Apply?

Candidates who meet the requirements must apply through the Aaghi Portal of AIOU. Additionally, they must pay a processing charge of Rs. 1,000 at any ABL, UBL, or FWBL branch. Additionally, they have the option to pay via Easypaisa or Upaisa.

Deadline

The deadline for AIOU tutor/resource position applications is 10 October 2022.

Karachi most affected by Naegleria: ICCBS

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Karachi most affected by Naegleria: ICCBS

 

ICCBS study: 71% of Karachi water lacks chlorine, reveals University.

Dr. Mohammad Iqbal, head of International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) of University of Karachi, whereas talking to specialists which are offshore said that the genotyping of Naegleria has been carried out by the Department of Biochemistry of University of Karachi.

In accordance with media reports, Dr. Muhammad Iqbal says that the examination of water samples taken from different regions of Karachi has revealed that the amount of chlorine into the water of 71% areas is really low or there’s absolutely no chlorine inside them.

He stated that Pakistan is in the stage that is second the countries affected by Naegleria and Karachi could be the most affected by Naegleria in Pakistan.

Dr. Muhammad Iqbal said that the main cause of Naegleria is the water that is poor system, Naegleria is available in hot and fresh water and soil and will reside in warm water up to 44 degrees Celsius, while this amoeba dies in sodium or chlorine water. .

He said that 40 water examples were obtained from very different regions of 18 towns to test for Naegleria, the test revealed that 71% of the specific areas had almost no or no chlorine in water.

Dr. Muhammad Iqbal said that the mortality fee amongst people contaminated with Naegleria is 98%, so residents should just take precautions to stop Naegleria.

 

Here is the expected date for the MDCAT in Pakistan.

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Here is the expected date for the MDCAT in Pakistan.

Here is the expected date for the MDCAT in Pakistan.

The Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) met the vice-Chancellors of all medical and dental institutes of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Islamabad on Monday to mention the date of MDCAT 2022.

VCs recommended that PMC President, Dr. Noushad Sheikh, hold the Clinical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) on one or the other 13 or 20 november .

Last week, Sindh’s Health Minister, Dr. Azra Fazal, also called on PMC President, recommending him to conduct MDCAT in November this season as the country is grappling to overcome the damages inflicted by the floods.

During the meeting, Dr. Azra suggested the PMC hold MDCAT 2022 in mid-November. She also lauded the PMC for its role in enhancing the standard of medical and dental  education the country.

Earlier in the day this month, the PMC also fixed pass that is brand new of MDCAT for MBBS and BDS programs. The MBBS pass percentage happens to be fixed at 55% and BDS at 45per cent.

Last month, the PMC had originally established to hold the MDCAT for admissions to MBBS and BDS programs from 7 to 30 September at designated test centers all over the nation.

However, after a few days, record-breaking monsoon rainfall-induced floods wreaked havoc in different elements of Pakistan, forcing the PMC to reconsider its early in the day choice.

The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination (NHSRC) had also expected the PMC to postpone the scheduled MDCAT 2022 due to floods.

The Ministry highlighted that 81 districts in Sindh, Balochistan, South Punjab, upper KP, and GB have been impacted by the floods and major infrastructure has been washed away in an official letter to the PMC.

Consequently, the PMC should postpone MDCAT 2022 to facilitate the students from the districts which can be flood-hit the letter concluded.

 

 

Canada drops Covid-19 restrictions for travellers from Oct 1

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Canada drops Covid-19 restrictions for travellers from Oct 1

Canada drops Covid-19 restrictions for travellers from Oct 1

Traveling to Canada is about to get a complete lot easier.

Starting Oct. 1 2022, the country is dropping all covid entry and travel restrictions. That means visitors will no much longer be asked to show proof of vaccination, get tested, submit health information through an official site that is online report symptoms, isolate or quarantine, or wear a mask on planes or trains.

Public health authorities said several factors led to the end of pandemic-era rules, including vaccination that is high; low hospitalization and death rates; new vaccine boosters; and models that suggest the country has passed away the peak of infections from the BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants.

“Since the start, our Government has taken the necessary steps to keep Canadians safe when confronted with a pandemic that is global” Marco Mendicino, minister of public safety, said in a statement. “COVID-19 border measures were always suppose to be temporary and we are making changes based on the problem that is present that’s what Canadians expect.”

Canada had a record for international tourism in 2019, with about 22 million visitors year.

The nation stopped requiring vaccinated travellers to show proof of a test that is negative April, but kept the vaccine mandate in place. Visitors could still be select for screening upon arrival.

Officials still suggest that tourists wear top-quality masks and forgo travel if they have coronavirus symptoms. Those who do arrive ill in Canada should inform some one like a flight attendant, cruise line worker or border officer, the nationwide government said.

Ishaq Dar assigned to control dollar, bring down rising inflation

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Ishaq Dar assigned to control dollar, bring down rising inflation

Ishaq Dar assigned to control dollar, bring down rising inflation

LONDON: PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif has assigned his close aide and party’s finance, Ishaq Dar, to control the dollar that is rising and reduce inflation which has affected the government badly.

The finance that is former has departed from London for Islamabad after staying in exile for 5 years in the UK where he previously gone for treatment.

The PML-N has announced that Dar takes oath as senator immediately after reaching Pakistan and assume the finance ministry charge following resignation of Miftah Ismail.

The PML-N frontrunner stated that Pakistan’s economy, under Nawaz, was on its option to becoming one of the strongest worldwide economies, with low-interest rates, decade-high growth, a stable rupee, and a forex book that is huge.

“This are going to be my aim. To bring Pakistan’s economy back on track. The economy is consistently faltering,” the leader that is PML-N.

Dar will face challenging times upon his arrival as the Pakistani rupee has recently escaped an low that is all-time the dollar, the stock market has been lackluster, and forex reserves are continuously depleting standing at $8,346.4 million as of September 16.

Ishaq Dar return comes after an accountability court week that is last his outstanding arrest warrant and offered Dar a fortnight to appear before the court.

Accountability Court Judge Mohammad Bashir suspended the arrest warrant issued on 11, 2017  within the assets beyond means case December.

Ex-PM Imran to Visit Lahore Today

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Ex-PM Imran to Visit Lahore Today

 

Ex-PM Imran to Visit Lahore Today

Karachi: Ex-PM Imran Khan, Chairman (PTI) to visit Lahore today.

According to sources, PTI chief is going to Lahore today and will have a busy schedule.

Ex-PM Imran Khan will be the chief guest speaker at the Government College University Lahore program “Taleem Aur Hunar Sath Sath.”

The PTI members will train the students in a variety of skills during the event.

Imran Khan will attend a session with businessmen in Al Hamra Hall, as well as a conference of Scholars.

Notably, Imran Khan stated on Sunday, in response to the leak of audio tapes of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz, that Pakistan Muslim League-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz was going to receive a power plant machine from India for her son-in-law.

“Half of the machinery has entered, and the other half is still on the way.”

It proves that she is committing illegal acts after gaining power, as well as receiving personal benefits as a result of her position, which is known as corruption.”

According to the former prime minister, the country’s biggest robberies had been impose on us.

He claimed that whenever they came to power, the country went into debt and they and their families became billionaires.

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